civilisation

/si.vi.li.za.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

civilization (the state or stage of human social and cultural development; complex societies and their institutions)

a particular historical or cultural society (e.g., ancient or contemporary civilizations)

On a enfin retrouvé la civilisation après trois jours de marche en forêt.

We finally found civilization after three days of hiking in the forest.

Synonyms:société, culture